He describes the precautions travelers can take to prevent infection, including* pre-trip travel clinic visits* essential immunizations and medications* travel insurance and medical kits* safe food and water practices* personal protection measures* post-trip checkupsThe International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections is organized by disease, with highly accessible discussions and detailed illustrations of all the major travelers' infections.

Maps make it easy to see where infections are commonly acquired, and specific prevention strategies for each destination enhance travel planning.

Tourists and professionals such as military personnel, journalists, aid workers, and businesspeople need the tools provided here to stay healthy during their trip and after they return home.